Author - Beatrix Potter

Helen Beatrix Potter was born in 1866 in Kensington. As a child, she spent a lot of time in the Lake District. It was here that she developed a love of the natural world which was evident in both her paintings and her writings. She illustrated insects, fossils, archaeological artifacts, and fungi, as well as animals - both real and from her imagination.

Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was published in 1901. A further 22 books in the Tales series followed. With the proceeds from the books Potter bought Hill Top Farm near Windermere, in 1905. She bought more land in later years in an effort to preserve the landscape she loved.

As well as being an author and illustrator, Potter was also a prize-winning sheep breeder. She continued to write and illustrate until her failing eyesight prevented her. She died in 1943 at the age of 77 and left almost all her land to the National Trust.

See how much you know about Beatrix potter and her creations in this quiz.

1.

Who played the title role in the 2006 film Miss Potter?

Elizabeth Hurley

Keira Knightly

Emma Thompson

Renee Zellweger

The film has many inaccuracies. One sequence portrays The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck as one of the early publications. It was in fact published in 1908, after the period shown in the film ends

2.

What type of animal is the title character in The Tale of Mr Tod?

A badger

A fox

A hare

A pig

He has a squabble with Tommy Brock the badger

3.

Peter Rabbit has three sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and who else?

Bobtail

Bunnytail

Cotton-tail

Furrytail

Peter also has a cousin, Benjamin Bunny

4.

Although she fell in love with the Lake District at an early age, Potter was actually born in which city?

Birmingham

Liverpool

London

Manchester

She was born in Kensington, the daughter of a barrister

5.

In The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, which island do the squirrels visit?

Badger Island

Mole Island

Owl Island

Toad Island

The squirrels visit Old Brown’s island six times. On each visit Nutkin taunts Old Brown with a riddle. At the end of the story Nutkin is caught and punished

6.

In 1913 Potter married William Heelis, who had previously acted in what capacity?

Her accountant

Her doctor

Her farm manager

Her solicitor

William and Beatrix were married in October 1913, when Beatrix was 47

7.

In which Lakeland village is the visitor attraction The World of Beatrix Potter?

Ambleside

Bowness

Grasmere

Windermere

The Attraction is in Bowness-on-Windermere, a scenic town with views of the lake and mountains

8.

What is the name of the house in Cumbria, now owned by the National Trust, where Potter wrote many of her stories?

Bank Top

Fell Top

Hill Top

Moor Top

It's near the village of Sawrey

9.

What name did Potter give to her first pet rabbit?

Basil

Benjamin

Bertram

Bunny

She used the name in her 1904 sequel to the 1902 book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit - The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

10.

In The Tale of Peter Rabbit, who owns the garden Peter invades?

Mr McGarvey

Mr McGonagall

Mr McGowan

Mr McGregor

Mr McGregor appears in three stories, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny and The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies